Respiratory Virus Profile (RVP), PCR

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 3 - 4 days
CPT Code:

87633

Test Type: 0.5 mL wash or one swab
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

28 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x2

Reference Range:

Negative

Overview:

Multiplexed detection of respiratory viruses using the eSensor® RVP PCR assay (GenMark).

Assay detects influenza A, influenza B, RSV A, RSV B, parainfluenza 1, parainfluenza 2, parainfluenza 3, rhinovirus, metapneumovirus, and adenovirus. Assay also subtypes influenza A virus (H1, 2009 H1, and H3) and adenovirus (B/E and C).

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Universal transport medium−swab; sterile container−BAL/wash or NP wash/aspirate.

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Freeze.